INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Hurghada Water Temperature
Updated Wed 08:53 (Africa/Cairo)
Egypt · Forecast updated Nov 4, 2026, 08:53 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
26.0°C
78.8°F
Warm water
Valid Nov 4, 2026, 08:53 (Africa/Cairo). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
Close to average
The typical November average is 25.9°C (78.6°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 26.3°C, versus 26.3°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Warm water
Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Hurghada, typical monthly averages range from about 21.3°C (70.3°F) in February to 29.5°C (85.1°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Hurghada has been 26.4°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Hurghada, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22.1–22.9°C | 22.5°C / 72.5°F |
| February | 20.9–21.6°C | 21.3°C / 70.3°F |
| March | 22.0–22.3°C | 22.1°C / 71.8°F |
| April | 22.7–23.7°C | 23.1°C / 73.6°F |
| May | 24.3–25.0°C | 24.6°C / 76.3°F |
| June | 25.9–27.2°C | 26.6°C / 79.9°F |
| July | 28.1–29.7°C | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
| August | 29.0–30.2°C | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
| September | 27.8–28.8°C | 28.2°C / 82.8°F |
| October | 26.6–26.9°C | 26.7°C / 80.1°F |
| November | 25.0–26.5°C | 25.9°C / 78.6°F |
| December | 23.1–24.6°C | 23.9°C / 75.0°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (27.29, 33.96). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2022–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Hurghada in January
Typical January water temperature near Hurghada is 22.5°C (72.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.1–22.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: December 23.9°C · February 21.3°C.
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Hurghada in February
Typical February water temperature near Hurghada is 21.3°C (70.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.9–21.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: January 22.5°C · March 22.1°C.
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Hurghada in March
Typical March water temperature near Hurghada is 22.1°C (71.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.0–22.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: February 21.3°C · April 23.1°C.
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Hurghada in April
Typical April water temperature near Hurghada is 23.1°C (73.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.7–23.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: March 22.1°C · May 24.6°C.
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Hurghada in May
Typical May water temperature near Hurghada is 24.6°C (76.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.3–25.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: April 23.1°C · June 26.6°C.
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Hurghada in June
Typical June water temperature near Hurghada is 26.6°C (79.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.9–27.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: May 24.6°C · July 28.9°C.
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Hurghada in July
Typical July water temperature near Hurghada is 28.9°C (84.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.1–29.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: June 26.6°C · August 29.5°C.
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Hurghada in August
Typical August water temperature near Hurghada is 29.5°C (85.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.0–30.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: July 28.9°C · September 28.2°C.
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Hurghada in September
Typical September water temperature near Hurghada is 28.2°C (82.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.8–28.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: August 29.5°C · October 26.7°C.
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Hurghada in October
Typical October water temperature near Hurghada is 26.7°C (80.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.6–26.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: September 28.2°C · November 25.9°C.
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Hurghada in November
Typical November water temperature near Hurghada is 25.9°C (78.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.0–26.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: October 26.7°C · December 23.9°C.
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Hurghada in December
Typical December water temperature near Hurghada is 23.9°C (75.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.1–24.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: November 25.9°C · January 22.5°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 25.5°C / 77.9°F | 26.3°C / 79.4°F | 27.6°C / 81.7°F |
| July | 26.5°C / 79.7°F | 27.7°C / 81.8°F | 29.1°C / 84.4°F |
| August | 28.5°C / 83.3°F | 29.1°C / 84.4°F | 30.4°C / 86.7°F |
| September | 27.4°C / 81.3°F | 28.2°C / 82.7°F | 28.8°C / 83.8°F |
| October | 25.5°C / 77.9°F | 26.6°C / 79.9°F | 27.9°C / 82.2°F |
| November | 25.8°C / 78.4°F | 26.1°C / 79.0°F | 26.4°C / 79.5°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3761 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Hurghada
Gateway to Giftun Island's reefs and turquoise lagoons on Egypt's Red Sea coast.
- Area
- Red Sea Governorate
Hurghada Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Hurghada today?
The current sea surface temperature near Hurghada is 26.0°C (78.8°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 26.4°C.
When is the water warmest in Hurghada?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 29.5°C (85.1°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Hurghada?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 21.3°C (70.3°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Hurghada today?
At 26.0°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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